I recently had to say goodbye to one of my beloved cats, Theo. If you’ve been following Moderncat over the years, you’ve seen him here and there with his silvery gray stripes and his tipped left ear. I haven’t known what to write about losing him, but today being National Feral Cat Day, I want [...]

It’s National Feral Cat Day and we’re celebrating with a giveaway from Catnip Hill! One lucky reader is going to win a Feral Cat Hat in the color and size of their choice! These cozy fleece hats will keep you warm this winter as you care for your colony, plus you’ll fit right in with [...]

Guest book review by Peter J. Wolf As a rule, I steer clear of feline adventures told from the cat’s perspective—not so much because of the naïve sentimentality that typically plagues such stories, but because the cats’ voices rarely ring true for me. That said, I jumped at the chance to review Taming Me: Memoir [...]

Wow! What incredible support we received for the fundraiser to help Animalkind in Hudson, New York rebuild their shelter and get back on their feet! We surpassed our original goal of $1,000 on the first day, and then we crushed our new goal and raised more than $6,000! Thank you so much to everyone who contributed and [...]

Created by Alley Cat Allies a decade ago, National Feral Cat Day is a opportunity to promote humane care for feral cats through awareness and education. Each year one day is designated for this special effort, however, many organizations like Alley Cat Allies, Stray Cat Alliance, and Alley Cat Rescue work year round advocating for [...]

Check this out! Xenotees made a special ear-tipped version of their awesome cat silhouette just for National Feral Cat Day! Tipping the left ear of a feral cat is the universal symbol that the cat has already been TNRed, or Trapped-Neutered-Returned. This is the most humane way to manage the feral cat population. To learn more, check [...]

I’d like to share with you the work of my friend Sebastien Million. Sebastien is just like his art — adorable, likeable, and smart…with a seriously dark side. And he delivers everything with a giant, cheerful smile! Sebastien has a very large following of fans who enjoy his sweet little critters and their edgy messages. [...]

RC Tees has partnered with British artist Beth Wilson from Doodlecats to create this awesomely cool kitty-themed sweatshirt, just in time for the cooler weather. Beth’s original drawing is hand printed in gold ink on the back of a women’s eco-fleece Alternative Apparel sweatshirt with off-the-shoulder neckline and front kangaroo pocket. Very cool! Available from the [...]

With just a few days left, we’ve almost reached our goal of raising $6,000 to help Animalkind in Hudson, New York rebuild their shelter after a devastating fire and flood! If we reach $6,000 by October 14, The Vertical Cat will donate $500 worth of cat products to the new Animalkind shelter, plus one donor [...]

Do you like building things? Then this is a project for you. A group of architects in Vienna, Austria, selling on Etsy under the name Donkey & Friends, makes these DIY kits for you to create your own complex 3D paper forms that can be used as sculpture, lampshades, or for any other decorative application. [...]

Good (and not so good) kitties deserve a little treat this Halloween! And since they can’t have any of our holiday candy (remember, chocolate is toxic to cats!) here are some delicious handmade goodies that they can enjoy: Catnip Halloween Candy Corn from Wags and Wiggles Halloween Cat Toy Rings from Curly Girl Crochet Green [...]

Glacier Point is offering a free matching food dish with the purchase of a Perfect Pet Fountain, now through the end of the year. The Glacier Point food-safe ceramic dishes and basins are made in the USA and available in red, white or blue. The Glacier Point fountain is a great way to encourage your [...]

Congratulations to Kim (comment #1318), winner of the X-Tetra Lounge giveaway! Kim’s boys Harley and Highway are going to love their new lounge and the bonus Scratch Log! Remember, Karma Products is running a special right now. Order on their website, karmaproductsllc.com, and receive a free Scratch Log with an X-tetra Lounge plus free shipping!

These new Geo Beds from Petbitat create a sleek and stylish hideaway for kitty to curl up in. This is a brand new product, available only from ModPetLife.com. $90 for the small pod and $165 for the large.

We’re spreading the love with this special giveaway from Kittyblock! This is your chance to win a free Kittyblock for yourself, plus a second Kittyblock for your favorite cat rescue! Kitties love this sturdy 15″ cube of extra thick corrugated cardboard. They can lounge in it and on it, plus every surface is perfect for [...]

It’s not too early to start putting together kitty’s holiday wish list, and we’re making it easy for you this year! Introducing the first Moderncat Holiday Gift Guide for Cats and Cat Lovers, packed full of gift ideas for your feline family members. You’ll find everything from treats and toys that make perfect stocking stuffers, [...]

Thank you to everyone for the generous outpouring of support for the Animalkind fundraiser! It is truly overwhelming to see how many people want to help this outstanding organization get back on their feet and rebuild their shelter after the devastating fire and flood. We originally set a conservative fundraising goal of $1,000, which was surpassed [...]

Classy Cat Dishes added a new paw print design to their collection and this is your chance to win one! This ceramic raised feeding dish is 5.4″ tall to the rim and is designed to hold 1.5 cups of dry food, or it’s perfect for water. The raised design helps cats maintain correct posture while [...]

Every kitty deserves a little treat at Halloween, so Moderncat Studio created a limited edition Halloween Cat Toy Gift Set just for the occasion! This collection of handmade goodies comes packaged in a crystal clear gift box and includes the following tasty treats, all in special Halloween colors: One Large ModKicker Catnip Kicker Toy One Small [...]

Our friends over at Lala Land Ink have an adorable new design and a special discount for you! “To Loaf is to Live” pretty much hits the nail on the head. Available as a greeting card for any occasion. 10% OFF PURCHASES OF $5 OR MORE Take 10% off your Lala Land Ink order of [...]

We’ve been testing the X-tetra Scratch Lounge from Karma Products and it’s a new favorite! Everyone love this thing! The little cats fit perfectly in the scooped out nest on top, and the bigger cats, well, they don’t fit as well but that never matters, does it? Even my biggest cats love to squeeze themselves into [...]

We have an awesome October giveaway for you! It’s the new Catemporary Cat Castle from The Refined Feline! One lucky reader is going to win a large cat castle so their kitties can feel like royalty. This stylish cat tower has multiple levels for climbing and cool contemporary graphics on the outside. Made from heavy-duty cardboard, the large [...]